Malaysia anti-graft agency questions ex-PM Ismail in $150 million publicity spending probe

Malaysia's anti-graft investigators have questioned former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob as part of a probe into possible misconduct involving some 700 million ringgit ($150.86 million) spent on government publicity during a previous administration. In a statement late Wednesday, the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) said it had recorded a statement from Ismail Sabri in relation to the alleged spending, without providing further details. A representative for Ismail Sabri did not immediately respond to a request for comment.